Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to health psychology?
a) It achieved prominence as a field in the early 20th century.
b) It has become an important part of psychology in the early 1900s.
c) It is especially important given the lingering, incurable nature of current leading causes of death.
d) it is primarily focused on helping people understand development during the lifespan.
ANS: C
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